Romance

Room for romance reviewer Mark MacGee picked Hawkshead and Coniston as his favourite suites, here's what he had to say...

"BOUTIQUE HOTEL ELEGANCE meets funky private retreat at Windermere Suites. With double jacuzzi baths and every comfort indoors plus the Lake District on your doorstep, this is a place for spoiling and seclusion.

Eight individual and lavishly appointed suites at this five star guesthouse deliver hands-down on seductive style, minutes from the shores of Lake Windermere. Forget traditional Lakeland cheery chintz – this is all metropolitan chic and super-cool bathrooms.

All eight Windermere Suites score on luxe and cosseting comfort. Expect designer furniture, chromatherapy mood lighting, 42 inch wall-mounted TVs, underfloor heating and – best of all – an oversize double jacuzzi bath for decadent soaks à deux. Three suites – Coniston, Bowness and Ambleside – have an outside terrace, while two (Keswick and Cartmel) have high lofted ceilings and Juliet balconies.

Bathtime for two

Named after towns in the Lake district, each suite has a separate living area, with black walnut flooring, a hand crafted super-king bed and iPod docking station. Bathrooms are palatial, decked out with Italian glass tiling, oversize showerheads and a tile TV to watch from your jacuzzi bath for two. Naturally there’s free wi-fi and a well stocked minibar, as well as fluffy robes and pampering potions.

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"Thank you for a wonderful night away last night to celebrate our wedding anniversary - we had stayed before for my 40th birthday and I can honestly say you are my favourite place to stay in the world! Look forward to coming back again!" Gill

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"Just want to say we had an amazing two nights in The Keswick Suite. Very romantic and complete luxury. You were all incredibly helpful and friendly. We will definitely stay again. ( oh yeah! Simon popped the question too). Xxxxx" Laura

Last night I attended the 11th Cumbria Tourism Awards ceremony and was thrilled to be awarded Guest Accommodation of the Year 2013!